Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Delhi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Delhi?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Delhi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cairo Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Delhi $5.29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.92
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.80
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Cairo change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $4.70Delhi $12
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Delhi $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- 5 Hour Private Tour Shopping in Cairo by Car and Guide: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- Delhi Best of Monuments Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $5.00
- Sunrise Private Tour to Agra by Car From Delhi: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Delhi $8.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Delhi is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Delhi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Delhi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Delhi. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Cairo is cooler than Delhi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Delhi averages at about 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Delhi in the Autumn?
Both Delhi and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Delhi. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Delhi. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Delhi in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Delhi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Delhi. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Delhi. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Delhi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Delhi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Cairo
| Cairo | Delhi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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